Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 94 - Kids Being First Hurt and Last Helped, How Do We Change This Devastating Truth?
Ep 94 - Kids Being First Hurt and Last Helped, How Do We Change This Devastating Truth?
Ep 94 - Kids Being First Hurt and Last Helped, How Do We Change This Devastating Truth?
Sunday 19th February 2023
Margaret Swift Thompson talks with Jessica Garrison and Lindsey Chadwick about supporting adolescents in families affected by addiction.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Shining a Light on Adolescents: Addressing the Overlooked Victims of Addiction
As a parent, you will never, never be two steps ahead of your kids as far as technology goes. And I do it with the teenagers and adolescents that I work with, and I know a lot of the things that I worked with the kids on when I was doing therapy Last Year was: how do I not let my phone control me but use it for helpful things like I found great as homework feedback on there, or I was able to connect with my friends. Have the kids share with you something they liked, didn't like, something that can start a discussion.
Imagine being a child in a family torn apart by addiction. In this thought-provoking episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson welcomes back Jessica Garrison and Lindsey Chadwick from the Hazelden Betty Ford Virtual Family Program and Children's Program. Together, they tackle the heart-wrenching reality that kids are often the first to be hurt and the last to receive help in families struggling with addiction.
This episode is a treasure trove of insights and practical advice for anyone with adolescents in their life. The trio dives deep into the necessity of a Virtual Family Program for Adolescents, discussing how technology can both hinder and help in the battle against addiction. They stress the importance of open communication and curiosity, urging caregivers to seek support and recognize their own needs as well.
Parenting through addiction is no easy feat, but this conversation offers a beacon of hope and a toolkit of strategies to manage the impact on the youngest and most vulnerable family members. For those feeling isolated or overwhelmed, this episode serves as a comforting reminder that you are not alone. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that aims to bring much-needed attention and resources to the children affected by addiction.